Bangkok Post
Super El Niño effect could worsen PM2.5 next year
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The Ministry of Public Health has warned that the "Super El Niño" phenomenon could worsen Thailand's PM2.5 air pollution situation next year, especially in 40 high-risk provinces, including Bangkok.
Key facts
- The ministry's deputy permanent secretary, Dr Sarawut Boonsuk, said on Friday that the potential development of a Super El Niño, which would lead to prolonged drought conditions, suggests that PM2.5 pollution may become more severe than in
- The Ministry of Public Health has warned that the "Super El Niño"
- This approach aims to minimise overlapping expenditures and ensure the most effective use of available resources, so Thailand's public health system is fully prepared to protect public health and reduce illness throughout the 2027 dust
- He said statistics from 2024 to 2026 showed that more than 60 provinces experienced PM2.5 levels above the standard.
Summary
The ministry's deputy permanent secretary, Dr Sarawut Boonsuk, said on Friday that the potential development of a Super El Niño, which would lead to prolonged drought conditions, suggests that PM2.5 pollution may become more severe than in previous years.
Particular vigilance will be required from now through May, which includes proactive preparation and preventive measures essential to protecting approximately 16 million vulnerable people nationwide.